The New Patriotic Party has refuted claims by the Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu that government interfered in his duties or investigations.
Mr. Amidu yesterday tendered in his resignation as Special Prosecutor, with immediate effect.
In a letter addressed to President Akufo-Addo, Martin Amidu said his resignation had been occasioned by President Akufo-Addo’s inability to ensure his independence and freedom of action.
However, a statement signed by the Communications Director of the NPP, Yaw Buaben Asamoa, denied the claim, insisting that Mr. Amidu was given enough freedom to operate independently.
It said Mr. Amidu has since 2018, been offered all the room and support he needed by law and mandate to operate.
Also, every money he has requested to set up an entirely new institution, which comes with its own challenges, and to operate the Office independently and efficiently was provided him, saying no political office holder has interfered in the administration of the Office of the Special Prosecutor.”
It said the NPP received with shock and dismay news of the resignation of Mr. Amidu.
The statement said, Mr. Amidu’s actions appear to impact both the incumbent and immediate past Governments, adding that they vindicate the wisdom of the mandate and powers of the Office which he occupied.
It concludes that an Office hinged on the independence of thought and action.
